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Presented by Mr. Ricciardi
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WHEREAS, Penny and her husband, Tony, are the proprietors of Tom's Diner, a family style restaurant located in the heart of Pittsburgh's South Side which is currently going into its 8th year of business. Tom's Diner offers an array of both Greek and Italian specialties; and
WHEREAS, Penny first got involved with the South Side Chamber of Commerce in 1999 as a member of the South Side Business Alliance Promotions Committee, where it was her goal to help attract businesses, foster an atmosphere to retain businesses and maintain interest and support from those established businesses; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, Penny agreed to lead the Chamber of Commerce as its president. Because of Penny's diligence, the South Side Chamber of Commerce has become and independent, stronger and successful business organization due to her pursuit of grant monies and the opening of a central office on East Carson Street; and
WHEREAS, a few of her personal accomplishments during her tenure as president include helping defeat the five percent pouring tax proposed by Mayor Tom Murphy, her relentless plea to the city to reopen the McArdle Roadway and her efforts to retain Zone 3 Police Station on the South Side; and
WHEREAS, Penny continues to serve on the Promotions Committee, and as immediate past president, serves on the chamber's Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, on Friday March 4th at the IBEW Local #5, the South Side Chamber of Commerce honored Penny Folino as its 2005 Person of the Year.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby commend Penny Folino for her untiring efforts helping to establish, create and maintain a healthy business corridor along East Carson Street and congratulates her on her successful business and especially for being named South Side Chamber of Commerce's 2005 Person of the Year.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Friday March 4, 2005 be hereby declared "Penny Folino Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.